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To put a hand in the saddlebag

Proverb in the local language
rakabuuhu al Humaar dakhal yaddu fi l-khuruj.
Proverb's direct translation
They allowed him to mount the donkey, then he entered his hand in the saddlebag.
Proverb's meaning
To exploit the kindness of others.
Equivalent proverb
We gave him milk to drink, he became a partner to the cow.
From: Sudan

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